Traces of Silk in the First Ottoman Capital
Bursa, a short journey from Istanbul, fully deserves its title of "Green Bursa" with its lush nature and deep roots. Once one of the most important trading centres of the historic Silk Road, this ancient city carries the splendour of the Ottoman Empire's founding era to the present day.
Highlights: Historic and Natural Stops
The Bursa route, offered with Limpide Voyages' VIP comfort, promises both a spiritual and a cultural feast:
- Grand Mosque (Ulu Cami): A magnificent building with 20 domes and a huge ablution fountain inside, reflecting the pinnacle of calligraphic art.
- Koza Han and the Covered Bazaar: The district of historic inns where the heart of silk production and trade has beaten for centuries and the historic fabric remains alive.
- Cumalıkızık Village: A historic village on the UNESCO World Heritage List that keeps 700 years of Ottoman civil architecture alive in the perfect harmony of stone and wood.
Gastronomy and Mountain Air
Our Bursa tour is crowned with a gourmet lunch at the historic home of the famous İskender kebab. We then head up to the foothills of Uludağ for a coffee break in the fresh air of the pine forests, under century-old plane trees. This tour, made in our VIP vehicles, is a perfect blend of comfort and discovery.
